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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,160.31, 1,740 and 429.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,160.31, 1,740 and 429.49 is: 644.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,160.31 : 1,740 = 429.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,160.31/1,740 = 429.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,160.31x = 1,740 × 429.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,160.31x = 747,312.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,312.60/1,160.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.06

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